February 13

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February 13

Postby H » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:46 pm

1910 - William Shockley was born. His works led to electronic circuit miniaturization (so that your PC isn't bigger than the house you live in); his surname suggests he may have stuck his bare fingers to live terminals quite frequently.

1923 - Chuck Yeager was born. Although he is officially recorded as the first man to break the sound barrier, many others have claimed the title with just cabbage, eggs or a can of beans...

1945 - Dresden: initial beginnings to a scene of an explosive, highly-lit Valentine's Day:
war is war but still not a good remembrance.
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Re: February 13

Postby expat » Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:52 am



1923 - Chuck Yeager was born. Although he is officially recorded as the first man to break the sound barrier, many others have claimed the title with just cabbage, eggs or a can of beans...



Yup, broke it too, 3 times this morning and again after lunch  ;D

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Re: February 13

Postby ATI_7500 » Wed Feb 14, 2007 11:55 am

1945 - Dresden: initial beginnings to a scene of an explosive, highly-lit Valentine's Day[/color]


Talk about burning hearts...
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Re: February 13

Postby CSM » Thu Feb 15, 2007 3:03 am

kaboom  :D ;D
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